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Licenses and Permits
- Business Licenses
- Engineering
- Building/Inspections
- Liquor Licenses
- Motor Vehicle Dealer
- Pet Licenses
- Planning & Zoning
- Fire Permits
- Park & Recreation Permits
The City Clerk processes applications for the following business licenses:
- Massage Therapy
- Mobile Food Units
- Pawn Shops
- Scrap Dealers
- Secondhand Dealers
Please contact us for an application.
For More Retail Licensing Information
- Building
- Electrical
All electrical questions, please contact the State Electrical Inspector: Shannon Merchlewitz, 612-394-4587
between 7:00 a.m - 8:30 a.m. - Fire Sprinkler
All fire permits please contact the fire department at 507-457-8266. - Garages
- Decks
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Rental Housing
- Sidewalks - See Engineering or call 457-8269
- Concrete - see Engineering or call 457-8269
The City Clerk processes applications for the Liquor licenses. Please contact us for an application.
The City Clerk processes applications for the Motor Vehicle Dealer licenses. Please contact us for an application.
For More Retail Licensing Information
Planning and Zoning Applications
Prior to land development or building expansion, the Planning Department reviews projects to ensure compliance with City Code.
Click on the tabs to the left to access the various applications reviewed by the Planning Department and learn more about the specific process for each type. The general process for applicants is outlined below.
Step One: Review Requirements
- The Unified Development Code provides the official regulations that guide land use and development in the City of Winona.
- The UDC Application Manual (PDF) brings together all of the land use and development applications to administer the UDC in one location.
Step Two: Contact Staff and Submit Application Materials
Call 507-457-8250 or send an e-mail inquiry with any questions and/or to notify staff of your project prior to submitting an application.
Pre-application meetings can be beneficial for all projects, and are required for some project types. A pre-application meeting provides an opportunity for applicants to meet with City staff to discuss the land development proposal, anticipated steps in the review process, and information that should be submitted with the application.
Applications, payments and all necessary material can be turned in to the Planning and Zoning Department at City Hall (207 Lafayette Street, Room 210).
Step Three: Staff Review and Applicable Commission or Council Review
Reference the review process in the UDC Application Manual (PDF). More specifics can be found on the tab for each individual application. Timeframes for review vary depending on application type.
Applicants must be present at all hearings in which their case is heard.
Step Four: Pull Required Permits
Following a decision and any applicable appeal period, pull building, engineering, and/or other required City permits.